Topic: Digital Censorship

Digital Censorship comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2015 to September 2020.

March 2015 September 2020

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Joint Session | September 2020
• 3:44 - 6:21

Joint Session | September 2020

Independent Media Sustainability and Plus Membership Benefits

The host discusses the importance of listener support and financial reciprocation to maintain the independence of the platform in an increasingly uncertain media landscape. A Plus membership, priced at eight dollars per month, provides access to five two-hour interviews, exclusive videos, and a lifetime forum membership. This subscription model is presented as a way to insulate the show from external pressures while providing twice the content of the free version.

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• 1:12:54 - 1:15:10

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Digital Censorship, YouTube Takedowns and Audience Growth

Greg Carlwood discusses recent censorship issues on YouTube, including the removal of an episode featuring Nassim Haramein and restrictions on a Gary Lachman interview. He expresses frustration with "middleman" platforms and encourages his 70,000 subscribers to transition to legitimate podcast apps. The host acknowledges the difficulty of managing a growing audience and the inevitable increase in negative feedback.

Gary Lachman | Holy Russia, Rudolf Steiner, & Cultural Spirits
• 1:02:18 - 1:06:51

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Greg Carlwood on Digital Censorship and the Purpose of Art

In the post-interview wrap-up, Greg Carlwood reflects on the fragility of cultural eras and draws parallels between historical censorship and modern digital de-platforming. He critiques the shallow nature of modern American entertainment, contrasting it with the Russian ideal of art as a spiritual bridge. Carlwood emphasizes that an individual's personal metaphysics and worldview are the primary drivers for navigating a decaying or "decadent" cultural landscape.

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Chris Knowles | He Will Live Up In The Sky, The Tangled Web, & The Woke Virus
• 1:03:25 - 1:05:46

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Self-Censorship and the Path to a Chinese-Style Social Credit System

The hosts discuss the potential for "wokeness" and the "circular firing squad" of purity tests to lead toward a Chinese-style social credit system. Greg Carlwood suggests that self-censorship and the policing of thought crimes are the stepping stones to a society dominated by digital surveillance. They express concern that these internal divisions are destroying the American sense of unity and paving the way for authoritarian control.

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Massimo Mazzucco | Marijuana, Moon Landings, & The Cancer Conspiracy
• 24:44 - 26:24

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Internet Revolution, Access to Unfiltered Information

The internet is identified as the most significant revolution in human history due to its ability to provide unfiltered access to information. This digital shift allowed for the production of investigative films that would have been impossible to research fifteen years ago. While the internet contains misinformation, it enables diligent researchers to bypass traditional media gatekeepers.

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Crrow777 Returns | The Lunar Illusion, Space Magick, & The Bigger Conspiracy Puzzle
• 47:00 - 49:09

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History as a Lie and Digital Book Scanning

Crow reflects on the malleability of history, quoting Napoleon's sentiment that history is a "lie agreed upon." He expresses concern over Google's project to scan books into digital form, suggesting it will allow for the insidious editing of past knowledge to remove references to secret societies or anomalies like the lunar wave. He emphasizes that humanity is currently trapped in a system of control that extends to the very records of the past.

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